CLUB NIGHT NEWS 31.8.10

A warm welcome back after the break!

DIGITAL NIGHT 1^st September

Demonstrations by John Gordon and John Attle. Plus open forum – requests and problem images. County Hall 7 to 9 pm.

CLUB NIGHT 2^nd September

After the break, we kick off with a special night: Paula Davies FRPS, CPAGB, EFIAP & Guy Davies ARPS, AFIAP, Stokesley P.S.- “Double Vision” .

You can also bring in your entries for 3rd Progress Projected Images (if you have not already emailed to Roger) though the closing date has been extended to the 9^th.

LORD LONDONDERRY BACK IN TOWN -UPDATE

31st AUGUST

Scaffolding is going up. The renovated statue is due to arrive on the 6^th Sept. Installation will take place between the 7^th and 10^th, with a formal unveiling on the 9^th. Timing subject to change!

NEWS REPORT;LORD LONDONDERRY BACK IN TOWN

26th AUGUST

The plinth has been re-located in Durham Market Place, The crane is in position. If all goes well, the restored statue will be lifted into place week commencing 6^th September with completion by the 9^th.

 

Photos. T. Griffiths.

Cameras and Equipment stolen.

12th August, 2010

Police in Newton Aycliffe are appealing for information after a haul of cameras and camera equipment was stolen from a house in the town on Tuesday.
Five cameras, all digital with the exception of a rare Minolta 9Ti, valued at £1,000, were taken from the property in Elwick Avenue between about 7.30am and 5.45pm after a door was forced open.
The others are a Fuji Pro valued at £700, an Olympus 420 and 25mm lens, worth £500 in total; a Minolta Alpha 900, valued at £2,000 and a Panasonic G1 with lens, valued at £600. A Sony DVD camcorder valued at £400 was also stolen.
Six lenses were also taken: three Nikon lenses worth £750 in total, a Sigma valued at £350, an Olympus worth £600 and a Tamron valued at £400. Filters and camera bags were also stolen.
PC Helen Moiser appealed to anyone with information about the burglary itself or the whereabouts of any of the stolen equipment to contact her at Newton Aycliffe police station via the non-emergency number 0345 6060 365 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
She added: "We would urge anyone who is offered camera equipment for sale from an unexpected source to contact us."

DPS DIGITAL 2010

PRACTICAL IMAGE PROCESSING NIGHT - Wed 1^st September

First night of the new season (club night is Thursday 2^nd September).

Demonstrations – Photoshop and more.

Open session – problem images, requests.

Everyone welcome.

County Hall, 7.00 to 9.00 p.m.

31st Northern Counties International Salon of Photography 2010

It’s just over ONE WEEK to Closing Date:-         Friday 20^th August 2010

We would like to extend this Final Reminder to all members of the NCPF.  It is YOUR chance to showcase your work to the whole photographic world, but also to support the efforts of your colleagues who put so much effort into making this event respected worldwide.

For Slide workers, this is the only UK International Salon that still offers you the chance to show your slides. To those who love Prints or Projected Digital Images, we also extend a warm welcome.

Don’t miss out; don’t forget to submit your entry.   THERE IS STILL TIME!

ALL sections in this event are carried out under the patronage of FIAP, PSA and the RPS.    Medals and Awards have been granted by all three patrons as well as our own NCPF awards.  A full colour catalogue will be sent to all entrants.

This year’s event, with the addition of a SLIDES ONLY section, has SIX Sections:-

         Monochrome Prints   (PPD)

         Colour Prints   (PPD)

         General Slides   (CPID)

         Pictorial Digital Projected Images   (CPID)

         Nature Digital Projected Images   (ND)

         Photo-Travel Digital Projected Images   (PTD)

The calendar for this year’s event is as follows:-

Closing date for all entries . . . .  20^th August 2010

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        2^nd/11^th September 2010

Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     21^st September 2010

Catalogues .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        27^th November 2010

All entries returned . . . . . . . . .   27^th November 2010

Full details of all the rules and conditions of entry (including fees), together with Entry Forms can be found in the “International Exhibition” pages of our web site at:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

The Entry Forms are interactive PDF forms, which you can complete on your computer before printing off a copy, to send in with your entry and entry fee.

Please Note:-  There are SEPARATE Forms for Prints and Projected Images (Slides and Digital Projected Images), which must be sent to different addresses.

We look forward to receiving your entry to this prestigious event.

Best wishes,

Dave Coates

(For and on behalf of the International Sub-Committee of the NCPF)

UPDATE: HARTLEPOOL TALL SHIPS RACES 2010

9^th AUGUST

Last chance, with only tonight, and the Eve of Sail Spectacular, and tomorrow left for DPS Assignment enthusiasts to capture some cracking good images from this truly spectacular event on our doorstep.

Tuesday the 10^th August is the final day of The Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool. This is the day that the fleet depart and perform a ‘Parade of Sail’. In 2010 this amazing spectacle will be known as ‘The Grand Farewell’ and the whole day will be focused on the ships and their crew preparing their vessels to head off to sea once more.

The whole operation will need to be timed to perfection, all vessels in Hartlepool Marina will have a window of approximately 2hrs over lunchtime to leave their berths and exit via the lock-gates. Timing is critical as the North Sea tide will wait for nobody!

Once the ships are clear from the marina the whole fleet will assemble approximately 1mile offshore to begin an unrivalled procession of spectacular ships. Starting to the South of Hartlepool close to Seaton Carew and the mouth of the River Tees each ship will be in full sail and in a pre-determined sequence to showcase the mighty fleet. The course the fleet will take is likely to head towards Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool Headland and then further north towards Blackhall.

For visitors there are many excellent viewing points to witness this amazing sight, most of which are a short distance away from the Tall Ships Village – Seaton Carew and the Headland both offer what may be the best vantage points.

www.hartlepooltallships2010.com

Photos. T. Griffiths

UPDATE: HARTLEPOOL TALL SHIPS RACES 2010

8^th AUGUST

Following the hugely successful weekend, massive crowds are anticipated for the traditional ‘Eve of Sail’ celebrations on Monday. Expect every inch of the Tall Ships Village to be bustling with people, music and entertainment.

Traditionally the busiest evening of the four day celebration the night will be brought to a close by a planned pyrotechnic display quite like no other! The night skies of Hartlepool will light-up with displays from three distinct locations bringing the day to a close while the crew members settle to prepare themselves for the BIG day ahead…

Anyone planning to arrive early in the morning should be aware the site opens at 10.00 a.m.

www.hartlepooltallships2010.com

Photos. T. Griffiths

UPDATE: HARTLEPOOL TALL SHIPS RACES 2010

6^th AUGUST

As more and more of the magnificent Class A ships arrive, this wonderful event looks to be building up to be one of the highlights of the decade for the North East.

The main berthing areas of the Victoria Harbour and Marina are linked by a vast Tall Ships Village with every attraction you can imagine and countless food outlets. Huge crowds are expected over the weekend. On site there is plenty of space over several acres but to avoid delays the best approach is to get there early! Check out   the website for details of Park and Ride and Park and Walk sites. Parking on the Headland is for residents only. The West View Road Park and Walk is the nearest, some quarter or half a mile (depending which part of the huge field you end up in!) from the Victoria Harbour entrance.

Look out for fellow members, many on assignment, who will be out in force. In fact why not get together and share the £10 per car cost of parking.

www.hartlepooltallships2010.com

Photos. T. Griffiths.

NEWS REPORT: HARTLEPOOL TALL SHIPS RACES 2010

5^th AUGUST

Officially the event is from 7^th August until the farewell parade on the 10^th. Already ships are arriving. Yesterday the Spanish vessel Hansa and the Latvian Spaniel arrived in Hartlepool Marina. The Indonesian Class A ship, Dewaruci, and smaller boats, Challenger 2 and Challenger 4, Lietuva, Dashar, Dar Szczecina and the Tomidi have also arrived in the Marina this morning.
Hartlepool will welcome around 60 vessels and up to one million visitors this weekend when it hosts the Tall Ships Races Hartlepool- 2010. The vessels are sailing from Kristiansand in Norway in the second and final race.

Check the website for Park and Ride and Park and Walk sites (£10 per day) the site plan an more.

www.hartlepooltallships2010.com

Many members will be out and about enjoying the photography opportunities as a highlight of the Assignment Group year. Any member of the Society can join in. Simply email Colin so you can be kept informed about the follow up meeting and future events: colinarmstead@tiscali.co.uk

Photos.  T. Griffiths

e-news 32

The latest issue of enews of the PAGB has the full results of the PAGB Inter-Club PDI (Projected Digital Images) Championship which took place at Warwick 17^th July. The Champion Club was Smethwick PS. The best performing club in our Federation, Northern Counties Photographic Federation, was Northallerton Camera Club who came 9^th in the runners up Plate competition.

The PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship will be at Connah’s Quay Saturday 23^rd October2010. Stokesley PS and Sunderland PA are representing the NCPF. Tickets cost £10.

Interested members can join the 10,000 strong e-news of the PAGB mailing list simply by emailing Rod Wheelans: rod@creative-camera.co.uk

HOT DATES 2010 – August update 2

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: 6^th to 30^th August www.edfringe.com

PICKERING TRACTION ENGINE RALLY 2010: 5^th to 8^th August www.pickeringsteam.com

TALL SHIPS, HARTLEPOOL: 7^th to 10^th August

DURHAM GATHERING: 12^th and 13^th August

RUTLAND BIRD FAIR: 20^th to 22nd August www.birdfair.org.uk

THE DURHAM STREETS OF …SUMMER FESTIVALS: Millennium Place and Walkergate

STREETS OF PLAY (Durham International Buskers Festival): 28^th August from 11.15 am

STREETS OF FOLK: 29^th August from 12 noon

STREETS OF DANCE: 30^th August from 12.15 pm

www.streetsof.co.uk

MILITARY VEHICLE RALLY, DLI Museum grounds: 29^th and 30^th August

New entries in red

email tonygriff@gmail.com if you have more suggestions

News Update; Bike Wise 2010

This annual event goes from strength to strength, this years attendance was in the region of fifteen thousand. Let’s hope this great event is spared from any cut backs. The day is aimed at improving safety and security for bike enthusiasts across the region, as well as providing a hugely enjoyable family day out for all, organised by Durham Constabulary.

Five Society members were on hand to capture the essence and sprit of this great occasion in still photography. Highlights included the chance to meet the legendary John McGuiness and the other riders of the HM Plant Honda Racing team and to see an incredible displays from the stunt rider Dave Coates and the Airraid team. The Mini Moto Club attracted a great deal of attention during the day as they showed their skills on a fast but demanding circuit. The full list of events are HERE just in case any other member would like to attend next year.

Many thanks to the Bike Wise organisers for allowing us to be part of the day, we all had a great time.

LINK to Photos

Photo T Griffiths